There are certain areas of KC that play more towards appreciation and there are off market deals that generate good cash flow and appreciation. 

And any investor that is spending more time trying to figure out whether this "strategy" works or not as opposed to focusing on revenue-generating activities, really needs to look at their priorities. 

A vetted turnkey provider offers a hands-off approach, with properties likely to break even or generate modest cash flow, spreading risk across multiple doors.

Managing mix of STR and LTRs and may be starting complimentary business like cleaning and landscaping to generate more revenue.

The experience was really bad as I was getting 1-2 year old leads to cold call that I knew had a 0% success rate and I do much better generating leads organically on my own.

Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid

@Jason Malabute Yep - I'm currently invested with BAM in Fund #1 and Fund #3 (no money in the war-chest when #2 came around)Distributions have been consistent and reliable and Fund #1 has already generated a 2x equity multiple.

I definitely want to have that long-term mindset and buy a property/house hack that focuses on appreciation, but can also generate some positive cash-flow after I move out.

I recently used it to generate custom images for my STR coaching Powerpoint material. 

I would like to start generating some passive-income and start with some residential properties in my initial portfolio.